2026 Chevrolet Trax · Trim vs trim
2026 Chevrolet Trax LT vs ACTIV: what's the difference?
The ACTIV costs $2,500 more. 2026 retail lineup; redesigned 2027 arrives spring 2027. It starts at $25,700, and the LT at $23,200. The ACTIV adds , a and . It also changes the wheels, tires and seats.
Our Trax data has all five US 2026 , their wheels, the core Convenience, Driver Confidence, and Midnight and power flow. It doesn't have the upcoming redesigned 2027, colors, dealer , blackout accessories, fleet equipment and service plans yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | LT | ACTIV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire diameter | LT27.6″ | ACTIV27.7″ |
| Wheel size | LT17″ | ACTIV18″ |
| What | LT | ACTIV |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | LT17-inch lt wheels | ACTIV18-inch activ wheels |
| Tires | LT225/60R17 all-season tires | ACTIV225/55R18 all-season tires |
| Seats | LTCloth / Evotex trim; manual driver seat | ACTIVEvotex / 8-way power driver seat |
| What | LT | ACTIV |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | LTNot included | ACTIVYes |
| Heated steering wheel | LTNot included | ACTIVYes |
| Keyless Open | LTNot included | ACTIVYes |
The same on both: horsepower (137 hp), combined mpg (30 mpg), city mpg (28 mpg), highway mpg (32 mpg) and cargo behind the rear seats (25.6 cu ft).
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The ACTIV, as it comes
↑ The answerACTIV
$25,700
ACTIV
$25,700
- MPG
- mpg
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- Power
- hp
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- Cargo
- ft³
- ·
- Clearance
- ″
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- Combined mpg
- mpg
- 28 city · 32 hwy · EPA
- Horsepower
- hp
- 1.2L turbo · all trims
- Cargo space
- ft³
- Behind second row
- Ground clearance
- ″
- Published minimum · all trims
- Curb weight
- lb
- Published trim + drive; options add weight
- Has Heated seats
- Has Heated wheel
- Has Keyless Open
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Packages & options
Comfort & tech
Wheels & roof
What your options change
This is a stock ACTIV. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- Has Heated seats
- Has Heated wheel
- Has Keyless Open
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive only · AWD unavailable
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic
- Torque
- 162 lb-ft · all trims
- City / hwy
- 28 / 32 mpg · gasoline, FFV
- E85 economy
- 21 city / 24 hwy / 22 combined mpg
- Cargo, folded
- 54.1 cu ft · behind first row
- Rear legroom
- 38.7″
- Tires
- 225/55R18 all-season tires
- Seats
- Evotex / 8-way power driver seat
- Touchscreen
- 11″ · wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
- Instruments
- 8″ digital display
- Heated seats / wheel
- Heated front seats / heated wheel
- Adaptive cruise
- Not equipped
- Wireless charging
- Not equipped
- Towing
- Not rated to tow · Chevrolet FAQ
- ACTIV capability
- Appearance and comfort; no AWD or extra engine output